Midwest Event of the Summer: Milwaukee Summerfest
Originally just dirt and grass and a few stages, Summerfest has grown to the 75 acre Henry Maier Festival Park with ll stages and running for ll days with over 700 performances. Featuring ALL TYPES OF MUSIC, there is something for everyone.
Summerfest 2009 opened with Bon Jovi and will close on July 5th with Kid Rock on the “main stage” of the Marcus Ampitheatre. Sandwiched in between those big names are many more like: Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder, Kiss, Keith Urban, John Legend, Willie Nelson, No Doubt, Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire, & Kenney Chesney. And that is just the main stage! From local favorites like The Bodeans, rock, jazz, rap, even techno there really is something for every ear. (Click Here For Schedule).
Summerfest was the brainchild of former Mayor Henry Maier back in the 60’s. Inspired by a visit to Munich’s Octoberfest, Maier wanted to recreate a fun filled festival. The first year it was spread out around town with a few stages, one at County Stadium. Eventually the festival found a home, and a perfect one I might add, right on the shore of Lake Michigan in downtown Milwaukee.
A former Nike missile site, Summerfest grounds host not only ll day music fest, but a summer long schedule of ethnic events. Now commonly known as “the Big Gig” it started out being called Juli Spass-German for July fun. The well know smiley face logo was debuted in l970 and created by a local artist Noel Spangler.
There is a ton of food and drink, along with some really great fireworks, and of course people watching! If you come for Summerfest, and decide to make Milwaukee your new home, Call Pat Tasker for a list of neighborhoods that will meet your needs!
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